Mark Power stayed patient in windy conditions and fired a bogey-free six under 65 to roar into contention at the Challenge de España in Andalucia.

Portmarnock's Conor Purcell had to settle for a tie for 24th after closing with a disappointing 78 in the Challenge de España in Cadíz.

PORTMARNOCK'S Conor Purcell can claim Ireland’s first Challenge Tour win in almost nine years as he heads into the final round of the Challenge de España in Cadiz just a shot of the lead.

Leona Maguire felt right at home as she continued her hot streak and fired a bogey-free 65 to share the early lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan.